CPI(M) in Kerala extends olive branch to veteran leader G. Sudhakaran amid estrangement signals
CPI(M) State committee member C.S. Sujatha and Alappuzha district secretariat member G. Harishankar visited veteran leader G. Sudhakaran at his house, attempting to mend their relationship after he publicly criticized the party's leadership. Sudhakaran had expressed dissatisfaction with the party, claiming to feel "spurned and jeered at" by the leadership, prompting speculation about his future within the CPI(M). The visit came amidst heightened political tension surrounding Sudhakaran's departure from the party, with the Congress and BJP attempting to capitalize on the situation.
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) expelled G. Sudhakaran, a veteran party member, after he announced his independent candidacy in the Ambalapuzha constituency.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, confirmed that the Congress high command will determine whether MPs contest the upcoming Assembly election.
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) is demanding proportionate representation in the upcoming elections based on its strength, after the DMK alliance reportedly allocated more seats to other parties.
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